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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,289.80, 18,441.18 and 7,369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,289.80, 18,441.18 and 7,369.32 is: 11,057.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,289.80 : 18,441.18 = 7,369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,289.80/18,441.18 = 7,369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,289.80x = 18,441.18 × 7,369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,289.80x = 135,898,956.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,898,956.60/12,289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,057.87

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